Holidays/ Observances
What is the last Sunday of Lent called?
Palm Sunday
What theoretical physicist was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany?
Albert Einstein
What iconic structure was completed on March 31, 1889?
The Eiffel Tower
Who was kidnapped on the night of March 1, 1932?
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.
What are the birthstones of March?
Aquamarine and bloodstone
What year did the March Madness tournament begin?
a. 1929
b. 1935
c. 1939
c. 1939
True or False: St. Patrick was Irish.
False.
March is recognized as National Nutrition Month in which country?
United States
What Scottish-Canadian inventor and scientist was born March 3, 1847?
Alexander Graham Bell
What famous Roman ruler was assassinated on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar
What mathematical day is celebrated on March 14th?
Pi Day
What's your zodiac sign if you're born on March 2nd?
Pisces
What led to the NCAA tournament's cancellation in 2020?
COVID-19 pandemic
What is the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world?
The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade, first held in 1762.
What Islamic holiday is celebrated in March?
Ramadan
What famous children's author was born on March 2nd?
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
On March 1, 1872, what location in America became the world's first national park?
Yellowstone
When did MTV's first spring break program premiere?
a. March 1986
b. March 1984
c. March 1985
a. March 1986
True or False: March used to be the first month of the year on early Roman calendars.
True
How many teams competed in the first NCAA tournament?
8
What color should you not wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Orange
On which day is International Women's Day observed?a. March 5
b. March 22
c. March 8
c. March 8
What famous Dutch artist was born on March 30, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands?
Vincent Van Gogh
What government document, written by our founding fathers went into effect on March 9, 1879?
The U.S. Constitution
What famous doll was introduced to the world in March 1959?
Barbie
What is the full moon in March called?
The Worm Moon
Who is the first NCAA championship winner?
Oregon
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?
It's the day he died in 461 CE.
March 26th is recognized as Purple Day, which raises awareness for what condition?
Epilepsy
This famous former Supreme Court Justice, known for her work in advocating for Women's rights was born on March 15, 1933?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Which U.S. Government agency was created on March 3, 1933?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
What social media company was originally created in March?
According to the weather folklore, if it's a rainy March, what other month will be rainy?
June
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According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?